Heather
Kia ora and Namaste
As the new owner of The Yoga Tree Taupo I am very excited to continue the great work that Brigid and Anandi have done. The Yoga Tree is "my happy place" and I am passionate about sharing it with all of you.
I am a qualified Iyengar Yoga teacher, and continue to work towards higher levels of certification.
I wish to take The Yoga Tree forward and help it to grow and flourish with lots of new offerings for everyone in our community.
Yoga has changed my life and I believe made me a better person, it has healed so many things, both physical and emotional, I wish to share that experience with other people. I practice kindness and empathy in all aspects of my life now, and especially in my teaching of yoga.
Balance your life.....
Mauri Ora
Kia Ora - I am Mela the most recent addition to the team of Yoga tree teachers.I started practising yoga 2003 here in Taupō, after having moved to NZ from Germany 1999. I remember clearly how blown away I was realising how this practise taught me so much about myself and mind through the eye of the aligned and extended body.
While following my passions from being active
in the beautiful outdoors of NZ and
involvement in community projects to my
creative jobs and family - I have always been
drawn back to the mat. Yoga has been the
glue, balance and healing force for me and I
am excited to be part of the Yoga Tree
team.
Mandy
Hi my names Amanda, or you can call me
Mandy, I’m originally from the
South Island but have been in beautiful
Taupo now for 12yrs.I am the new
apprentice here at the Yoga Tree, over
the next few years I will be working on
my practise and becoming qualified
through yoga teacher training under the
wings of our amazing senior
teachers.
I am beyond excited for this new path and opportunity with the Yoga Tree.I began my yoga journey about 7yrs ago when I was pregnant with my first child. I went to pregnancy and “baby&me” postnatal yoga classes through both my children and pregnancy yoga was my saviour and I am certain it was yoga that helped prepare my body, and mind for what was to come.It has been the most transformative journey for me, I have grown so much during this time, I have overcome fears, I have become stronger, calmer and more balanced.Mentally & physically yoga has become a way of life that I just can’t do without!
Over the years I have dabbled in different yoga styles, studios and teachers.. And most recently have been teaching Les Mills Bodybalance fitness classes at the local gym for just over a year.And is why I have been chosen to lead the new flow classes at the Yoga Tree..I have the energy, creativity and flow and can lead you clearly whilst moving along with you to get you moving and warm.Looking forward to seeing all the new faces and of course getting to know the regulars too!I am excited to share my experience and learn with you.
Om shanti
Mandy